Mound Valley, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mound Valley, Kansas
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Location within Labette County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Labette |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 348 |
| • Density | 544/sq mi (209.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67354
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-48825 |
| GNIS ID | 469430 |
Mound Valley is a small city located in Labette County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 348 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a history tied to the early settlement of Kansas.
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History of Mound Valley
Mound Valley was started in 1869. It got its name from the small, rounded hills nearby.
The first post office opened in May 1870. Mound Valley officially became a city in 1871. This meant it could have its own local government.
The town was an important stop for trains. From 1886 until the 1970s, the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad passed through. The Frisco Railroad also served the town. Today, the South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad uses the old Frisco tracks.
Geography and Climate
Mound Valley is located at 37°12′22″N 95°24′15″W / 37.206173°N 95.404231°W. The city covers about 0.65 square miles (1.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Mound Valley's Climate
The weather in Mound Valley has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 138 | — | |
| 1890 | 545 | 294.9% | |
| 1900 | 533 | −2.2% | |
| 1910 | 956 | 79.4% | |
| 1920 | 803 | −16.0% | |
| 1930 | 666 | −17.1% | |
| 1940 | 648 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 566 | −12.7% | |
| 1960 | 481 | −15.0% | |
| 1970 | 467 | −2.9% | |
| 1980 | 381 | −18.4% | |
| 1990 | 405 | 6.3% | |
| 2000 | 418 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 407 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 348 | −14.5% | |
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2020 Population Data
The 2020 United States census counted 348 people living in Mound Valley. There were 152 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most residents, about 86%, were White. About 1.4% were Native American. About 11.8% were from two or more races. About 3.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 40.3 years.
2010 Population Data
In 2010, there were 407 people living in Mound Valley. The city had 170 households.
About 93% of the people were White. About 2.2% were Native American. About 4.2% were from two or more races. About 2.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25% of residents were under 18 years old. About 18% were 65 years or older. The average age was 40.8 years.
Education
Students in Mound Valley attend schools in the Labette County USD 506 public school district.
Famous People from Mound Valley
- George Pepperdine – He was a kind person who started Pepperdine University and the company Western Auto.
- James Wesley – He is a country music singer.
See also
In Spanish: Mound Valley para niños
